Student Worksheet for the Undergraduate Major in NORWEGIAN (2013-2015)
University of North Dakota
Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
Use this worksheet to keep track of courses you have taken and to plan ahead. This does not replace any official
forms from the Registrar or College of Arts & Sciences, but is a supplement for the Norwegian Program.
A major in Norwegian includes four introductory courses (NORW 101, 102, 201, and 202) and a minimum of 21
credit hours of upper division courses. Credits for the major can be selected from the following upper division
courses: NORW 350, 403, 431, 432, 433, 434; 3 of the 21 credits must consist of the departmental capstone LANG
480. With departmental approval, NORW 494 and LANG 318 and 319 may also count toward the major.
Students are introduced to the languages and literature of Norway, with strong emphasis on the cultural, social, and
historical background of the country. The Department strongly recommends study abroad for at least one semester
for cultural familiarity and language fluency.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Lower Division (16 credit hours required)
NORW 101
(4 credits)
completed ______________________
NORW 102
(4 credits)
completed ______________________
NORW 201
(4 credits)
completed ______________________
NORW 202
(4 credits)
completed ______________________
Upper Division (21 credit hours required)
NORW 350 ____________________
(3 credits)
completed ______________________
NORW 403 ____________________
(3 credits)
completed ______________________
NORW 431 ____________________
(3 credits)
completed ______________________
NORW 432 ____________________
(3 credits)
completed ______________________
NORW 433 ____________________
(3 credits)
completed ______________________
NORW 434 ____________________
(3 credits)
completed ______________________
LANG 480 ____________________
(3 credits)
completed ______________________
With departmental approval
NORW 350 ____________________
(3 credits)
completed ______________________
NORW 403 ____________________
(3 credits)
completed ______________________
NORW 494 ____________________
(___ credits)
completed ______________________
LANG 318 ____________________
(___ credits)
completed ______________________
LANG 319 ____________________
(___ credits)
completed ______________________
Study Abroad Where:_______________________________
When: _________________________
NORWEGIAN
A major includes four introductory courses (NORW 101, 102, 201, and 202) and a minimum of 21 credit hours of upper
division courses. Credits can be selected from the following courses: NORW 350, 403, 431, 432, 433, 434; 3 of the 21 credits
must consist of the departmental capstone LANG 480. With departmental approval, NORW 494 and LANG 318 and 319 may
also count toward the major.
A minor includes four introductory courses (NORW 101, 102, 201, and 202) and a minimum of 12 credit hours of upper
division courses. Credits can be selected from the following courses: NORW 350, 403, 431, 432, 433, and 434. With
departmental approval, NORW 494 and LANG 318, 319, and 480 may also count toward the minor.
Courses
101. First-Year Norwegian I. 4 credits. Introduction to the basic Norwegian language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening;
fundamentals of grammar. F, S
102. First-Year Norwegian II. 4 credits. Prerequisite: NORW 101 with a grade of C or better. Basic Norwegian language skills;
continuation of fundamentals of grammar. F, S
201. Second-Year Norwegian I. 4 credits. Prerequisite: NORW 102 or equivalent. Selected cultural and literary readings, review of the
structure of the language, and continued development of readings, writing, speaking, and listening skills. F
202. Second-Year Norwegian II. 4 credits. Prerequisite: NORW 201 or equivalent. Selected cultural and literary readings, continued review
of the structure of the language and development of language skills. S
350. Norwegian Culture. 3 credits. Taught in English. Open to non-majors. A systematic analysis of Norwegian culture through the
centuries. Repeatable when topics vary. F
403. Great Literary Works of Norway. 3 credits. Taught in English. Open to non-majors. Reading and analysis of selected texts by a major
Norwegian author. Repeatable when topics vary. S
431. Advanced Norwegian. 3 credits. Prerequisite: NORW 202 or equivalent. Reading of selected works by leading Norwegian authors,
interpretation, and discussion. F/2
432. Advanced Norwegian. 3 credits. Prerequisite: NORW 202. Reading of selected works by leading Norwegian authors, interpretation,
and discussion. S/2
433. Norwegian Literature. 3 credits. Prerequisite: NORW 202. Norwegian literature, with special attention given to recognized
masterpieces, past and present. F/2
434. Norwegian Literature. 3 credits. Prerequisite: NORW 202. Norwegian literature with special attention given to recognized
masterpieces, past and present. S/2
494. Individual Norwegian Readings. 1-3 credits. May be repeated to a total of six hours. Prerequisite: six credits of other 400-level
Norwegian courses. May be taken only with the consent of the department. F, S
LANG 318. Individually Arranged Study Abroad. 1-12 credits, repeatable to 12. Prerequisite: Permission of Department. Participation in
individually arranged programs of study abroad. For major or minor credit, the language used abroad must correspond to the language being
studied at UND. The Department reserves the right to test the student upon his or her return to Grand Forks. S/U grading only. On demand.
LANG 319. University Sponsored Study Abroad. 1-12 credits, repeatable to 12. Prerequisite: LANG 102 or equivalent. Participation in
UND-sponsored programs of study abroad. For major or minor credit, the language used abroad must correspond to the language being
studied at UND. Repeatable when programs or topics within a program vary. On demand.
LANG 480. Capstone: Global Connections. 3 credits. Second-semester Junior, or Senior status, or with instructor approval. Literature,
linguistics and/or culture course organized by genre, movement, topic or period with a focus on promoting complex engagement with the
subject through in-depth analytical writing and discussion. The course addresses the Essential Studies goals of Communication and Diversity
with a Special Emphasis in Global Diversity. Taught in English. Repeatable when topics vary. F, S